SMYL Community College is seeking an experienced and passionateSchool Counsellorto join our growing Student Support Services Team.

As an independent specialist school, we support young people who have disengaged, or are at risk of disengaging, from mainstream education. Through trauma-informed, relationship-based practice, we help students improve wellbeing, reconnect with learning and build positive futures.

About the role

Reporting to theDeputy Principal (Compliance, Engagement & Student Success), you will provide counselling, therapeutic intervention and wellbeing support to students across the College.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Attendance & Re-engagement Officers, School Psychologists, Social Workers, College leaders, families and external agencies to support students experiencing complex social, emotional and educational challenges.

Key responsibilities include

- Individual counselling and therapeutic support
- Student wellbeing assessment and intervention planning
- Early intervention and risk identification
- Multidisciplinary case management
- Family engagement and support
- Referral coordination and external agency liaison
- Wellbeing promotion and preventative education initiatives

About you

You will possess:

- Qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline
- Experience supporting adolescents and young people
- Strong counselling, communication and relationship-building skills




- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
- Experience working within multidisciplinary support environments
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
- Experience within education, youth services, alternative education, community services or mental health settings will be highly regarded

About us

SMYL Community College is an independent specialist school that supports young people who have disengaged, or are at risk of disengaging, from mainstream education. Through trauma-informed, relationship-based practice, we help students improve wellbeing, reconnect with learning and build positive futures.

Why Join SMYL Community College?

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
- Join a dedicated and team-oriented Student Support Services Team
- Work within a values-driven specialist school environment
- Contribute during an exciting period of organisational renewal and growth
- Attractive salary package negotiated according to qualifications and experience

Applications close: COB Wednesday 18 November 2026

SMYL Community College is committed to child safety and the wellbeing of all children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy pre-employment screening requirements, including a Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and verification of relevant qualifications.

📌 School Councellor (Perth)
🏢 SMYL
📍 Perth